Postcode Analysis Somerset West and Taunton, South West

ROWDITCH LANE, TA5 1SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWDITCH LANE, TA5 1SY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

352

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 88% owned. TA5 1SY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £545k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TA5 1SY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rowditch Lane, 0.1km from Putsham Hill in Kilve. Administratively it sits within Watchet & Stogursey ward and the Bridgwater and West Somerset constituency.

For serious buyers, TA5 1SY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k.

Census 2021 statistics for TA5 1SY are sourced from Output Area E00149488 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TA5 1SY. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

TA5 1SY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Kilve Post Office Stores0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hood Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgwater16.1 km
  • Highbridge & Burnham17.1 km
  • Taunton18.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kilton Road0.4 km
  • Kilton Cross0.4 km